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Re: NVDA pronouncing "no" as "number" with some widgets but only with Microsoft synthesizers

Brian Vogel
 

Luke,

             [Nn][Oo]\.* (\d+) number \2 was a mistake with the \2, it should have been \1

I do not understand the need for the double backslashes in your:  ([Nn][Oo]\\.*)(?= *\\d+) as that means you are actually escaping the backslash. And running this through the Regex101.com engines confirms that. I get the "don't consume" bit, but try to avoid using that myself.

All of the above being said, I did a cut and past of your regular expression for the number abbreviation situation, and am still getting NVDA saying "No" for it.  Notepad file of test phrases is:

No, I won't go.
 
No no no
 
Chanel No. 5
 
Space no. 763
 
No. 7

---------------------------------------------
Something's off here.  I even still get the no pronunciation if I take those double backslashes out and use singles:

([Nn][Oo]\.*)(?= *\d+)

The Regex101 engines all show that matching the classic N O period abbreviation for number, but NVDA is not saying Number when that's used.

--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 1903, Build 18362  

The color of truth is grey.

           ~ André Gide

 

 
Re: Clock-19.09 #addonrelease

Abdel
 

Hello Robert,

For this, you can subscribe to the nvda-addons mailing list on groups.io:

https://nvda-addons.groups.io/g/nvda-addons

Or dev-learning:

https://nvda.groups.io/g/devlearning

There are also online tutorials.

NVDA 2019.2 Developer Guide:

https://www.nvaccess.org/files/nvda/documentation/developerGuide.html

NVDA Add on Development Guide:

https://github.com/nvdaaddons/DevGuide/wiki/NVDA-Add-on-Development-Guide

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Abdel.


Le 12/09/2019 à 12:48, Robert Doc Wright godfearer a écrit :

I wish I knew enough to do this. There are some things I would like to contribute for SPL Creator.

 

 

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the world says, hey come with me. My way is broad and easy. So what if you get crap on your shoes. You can always wash it off, can't you!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Sent from Mail for Windows 10

 

From: Abdel
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2019 3:38 AM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Cc: nvda-addons@nvda-addons.groups.io
Subject: [nvda] Clock-19.09 #AddonRelease

 

Hi everyone,

 

It's been 2 weeks since the 19.09 development version of the Clock

add-on has been released.

 

As no bug was reported during this period, I announce the release of the

stable version 19.09.

 

This version of the add-on is downloadable here, it is also available by

clicking on the stable version" link on the community website, as well

as with addonUpdater:

 

https://addons.nvda-project.org/files/get.php?file=cac

 

As announced earlier, this release fixes a bug that occurred when the

start time was greater than the end time in quiet hours.

 

Thanks.

 

Kind regards,

Abdel.

 

 

 

 
Re: Clock-19.09 #addonrelease

Robert Doc Wright godfearer
 

I wish I knew enough to do this. There are some things I would like to contribute for SPL Creator.

 

 

 ******

Jesus says, follow me and I'll help you through the rough spots.

the world says, hey come with me. My way is broad and easy. So what if you get crap on your shoes. You can always wash it off, can't you!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Sent from Mail for Windows 10

 

From: Abdel
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2019 3:38 AM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Cc: nvda-addons@nvda-addons.groups.io
Subject: [nvda] Clock-19.09 #AddonRelease

 

Hi everyone,

 

It's been 2 weeks since the 19.09 development version of the Clock

add-on has been released.

 

As no bug was reported during this period, I announce the release of the

stable version 19.09.

 

This version of the add-on is downloadable here, it is also available by

clicking on the stable version" link on the community website, as well

as with addonUpdater:

 

https://addons.nvda-project.org/files/get.php?file=cac

 

As announced earlier, this release fixes a bug that occurred when the

start time was greater than the end time in quiet hours.

 

Thanks.

 

Kind regards,

Abdel.

 

 

 

 
Clock-19.09 #addonrelease

Abdel
 

Hi everyone,

It's been 2 weeks since the 19.09 development version of the Clock add-on has been released.

As no bug was reported during this period, I announce the release of the stable version 19.09.

This version of the add-on is downloadable here, it is also available by clicking on the stable version" link on the community website, as well as with addonUpdater:

https://addons.nvda-project.org/files/get.php?file=cac

As announced earlier, this release fixes a bug that occurred when the start time was greater than the end time in quiet hours.

Thanks.

Kind regards,
Abdel.
Re: NVDA pronouncing "no" as "number" with some widgets but only with Microsoft synthesizers

Luke Davis
 

On Wed, 11 Sep 2019, Brian Vogel wrote:

Quentin, I tried playing with, both of which were defined as regular expression without case sensitivity: [Nn][Oo]\.* (\d+) number \2
The most obvious problem, is that \2 should be \1. You only have one capturing subexpression, so \2 should be undefined.

That said:

Using source string:
This is no. 5 and No. 6. No it isn't!

pattern: ([Nn][Oo]\\.*)(?= *\\d+)
and replacement: number

Results in:
This is number 5 and number 6. No it isn't!

In Python, the (?=...) construct means "Match, but don't consume".

Note: tested at the python console with re.sub, not in NVDA directly.

[Nn][Oo](\s|$) NoThe above should cause any case combination of "no", optionally followed by a period, followed by a space, followed by one or more digits
to be announced as, "Number" followed by the number that is in the collection of digits.  That's the first line.The second should cause any case combination
of "no" followed by white space or where "no" is the only thing on the line to be announced as No.The problem is that the first line is not working, at
all.   If I have the line:Chanel No. 5
"Chanel number 5" with my expression above.

I would probably do your second pattern as:

[Nn][Oo](?!\.* *\d+)

Using that pattern, a replacement of "know", with this source string:
This is no no. 1, oh no!

Results in:
This is know no. 1, oh know!

And:

No. Way. This. is. No. 1!

Gets:
know. Way. This. is. No. 1!

Hth.

Luke
Re: NVDA pronouncing "no" as "number" with some widgets but only with Microsoft synthesizers

Quentin Christensen
 

I must admit, I need to brush up on my regex.  Has anyone got any thoughts for Brian in the meantime?


On Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 2:27 PM Brian Vogel <britechguy@...> wrote:
Quentin, I tried playing with, both of which were defined as regular expression without case sensitivity:

[Nn][Oo]\.* (\d+) number \2
[Nn][Oo](\s|$) No

The above should cause any case combination of "no", optionally followed by a period, followed by a space, followed by one or more digits to be announced as, "Number" followed by the number that is in the collection of digits.  That's the first line.

The second should cause any case combination of "no" followed by white space or where "no" is the only thing on the line to be announced as No.

The problem is that the first line is not working, at all.   If I have the line:

Chanel No. 5

I still get NVDA saying Chanel no 5.   I have tested that regular expression using every engine and all of them match anything with the standard N O period number abbreviation and snag the actual number that follows it.  I can't figure out why I'm not getting, "Chanel Number 5."  Any ideas?

This is not a complex regular expression, and I know it has to match, but the substitution "Number \2" is not giving me either the word "number" or the digits, either.
--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 1903, Build 18362  

The color of truth is grey.

           ~ André Gide

 

 



--
Quentin Christensen
Training and Support Manager
Re: NVDA pronouncing "no" as "number" with some widgets but only with Microsoft synthesizers

Brian Vogel
 

Quentin, I tried playing with, both of which were defined as regular expression without case sensitivity:

[Nn][Oo]\.* (\d+) number \2
[Nn][Oo](\s|$) No

The above should cause any case combination of "no", optionally followed by a period, followed by a space, followed by one or more digits to be announced as, "Number" followed by the number that is in the collection of digits.  That's the first line.

The second should cause any case combination of "no" followed by white space or where "no" is the only thing on the line to be announced as No.

The problem is that the first line is not working, at all.   If I have the line:

Chanel No. 5

I still get NVDA saying Chanel no 5.   I have tested that regular expression using every engine and all of them match anything with the standard N O period number abbreviation and snag the actual number that follows it.  I can't figure out why I'm not getting, "Chanel Number 5."  Any ideas?

This is not a complex regular expression, and I know it has to match, but the substitution "Number \2" is not giving me either the word "number" or the digits, either.
--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 1903, Build 18362  

The color of truth is grey.

           ~ André Gide

 

 
Re: NVDA pronouncing "no" as "number" with some widgets but only with Microsoft synthesizers

Quentin Christensen
 

It's the Microsoft Synthesizer trying to be helpful and assume that "no" = "number".  The two actions I can suggest are:

1) Report it to Microsoft's Disability Answer Desk, and request their synths not make those assumptions.
2) You can use NVDA's speech dictionary to add an entry for "no" to try to prevent it.  It would be worth testing whether it is case sensitive (eg is "No" treated the same as "no", or "NO"), in which case you could make a entry to change "No" (whole words only) to "no".  Just remember if you are proof reading something and looking for missed capitals :)

Kind regards

Quentin.

On Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 5:13 AM slugolicious via Groups.Io <slugolicious=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
If a <select> element has "yes" and "no" options, "no" is pronounced as "number" when using any of the Microsoft synthesizers (Microsoft Speech API version 5, Microsoft Speech Platform, Windows OneCore voices).  It works ok with eSpeak. 

If you have "yes" and "no" as radio buttons or checkboxes, it's correctly pronounced as "no".

Sample code:
```
<select>
  <option>yes</option>
  <option>no</option>
</select>               

<select size=5>
  <option>yes</option>
  <option>no</option>
</select>               

<label>
  <input name="a1" type="radio">
  yes
</label>
<label>
  <input name="a1" type="radio">
  no
</label>

<label>
  <input type="checkbox">
  yes
</label>
<label>
  <input type="checkbox">
  no
</label>
```

Tab to the <select>, expand the drop down list, arrow down to "no" and you'll hear "number".  If you select "no" and tab off the <select> then tab back to the <select>, you'll correctly hear "no".

If the <select> is displayed as a listbox (second example), and "no" is selected and you tab off the listbox and then tab back to it, "number" is announced.

"yes" and "no" work ok for radio buttons and checkboxes.



--
Quentin Christensen
Training and Support Manager
Re: links on web page

Arlene
 

That sucks!  What a company.  They should make it accessable for all.

 

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

 

From: Don H
Sent: September 11, 2019 2:30 PM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] links on web page

 

No I can not read the drop down list after a sighted helper clicks on

the link.

All the suggestions so far have not helped in the least.

I have tried using Google Chrome, Brave, Firefox as the browser.  I have

tried usind NDDA, Jaws and narrator.

I have tried working with the company before and they are unwilling to

change their site to offer better access.

 

On 9/11/2019 3:28 PM, Luke Davis wrote:

> Hi Don

>

> When the sighted user activates the link for you, are you then able to

> navigate the dropdown list of options?

>

> Also, can you simulate this behavior by going to one of the links,

> pressing nvda+numpadDivide, then pressing numpadDivide on its own? In

> other words: routing the mouse to the current nav object, then left

> clicking it?

>

> Btw: did I run into you on some StockGumshoe forum like five years ago,

> and exchange emails about programatic investing?

>

> Luke

>

>

> On Wed, 11 Sep 2019, Don H wrote:

>

>> Running win 10 1903 and latest version2019.2 and google chrome.

>> I have a web page for my investments that has things that NVDA says

>> are links that I can't open.  I have tried hitting enter on them, used

>> insert f7 to get the elements list to activate the link and nothing

>> happens.  I have tried hitting insert space bar before hitting enter

>> and nothing happens.

>> If i get sighted help they can use a physical mouse to left click the

>> link which then opens a list of options similar to what a combo box

>> might do.  Any other ideas as how to deal with such a link?

>> Thanks

>

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 
Re: links on web page

Don H
 

No I can not read the drop down list after a sighted helper clicks on the link.
All the suggestions so far have not helped in the least.
I have tried using Google Chrome, Brave, Firefox as the browser. I have tried usind NDDA, Jaws and narrator.
I have tried working with the company before and they are unwilling to change their site to offer better access.

On 9/11/2019 3:28 PM, Luke Davis wrote:
Hi Don
When the sighted user activates the link for you, are you then able to navigate the dropdown list of options?
Also, can you simulate this behavior by going to one of the links, pressing nvda+numpadDivide, then pressing numpadDivide on its own? In other words: routing the mouse to the current nav object, then left clicking it?
Btw: did I run into you on some StockGumshoe forum like five years ago, and exchange emails about programatic investing?
Luke
On Wed, 11 Sep 2019, Don H wrote:

Running win 10 1903 and latest version2019.2 and google chrome.
I have a web page for my investments that has things that NVDA says are links that I can't open.  I have tried hitting enter on them, used insert f7 to get the elements list to activate the link and nothing happens.  I have tried hitting insert space bar before hitting enter and nothing happens.
If i get sighted help they can use a physical mouse to left click the link which then opens a list of options similar to what a combo box might do.  Any other ideas as how to deal with such a link?
Thanks
Keystrokes in Transcribe

Cearbhall O'Meadhra
 

                                                Hi,

 

Have we any users of Transcribe! – the music transcription program?

 

I need to use this program with keystrokes rather than the mouse but I cannot find a comprehensive list of keystrokes to use. I wonder if anyone knows where I can find such a list, please?

 

All the best,

 

Cearbhall

 

m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e: cearbhall.omeadhra@...

 

 

From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Quentin Christensen
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 1:03 AM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] excel problem

 

I think what you've done is set one of your previous rows as the column headers - that would explain both why it is reading another number as you move, AND why it's not reading the cell headers you expect.  Either go back to the first cell with cell headers, and press NVDA+control+c twice quickly to remove the header,  OR press CONTROL+F3 to open the names manager, and remove any from the current worksheet with names like "ColumnTitle_d7cd3b3b417b4fcdbebe4c26720205cc"

 

Regards

 

Quentin.

 

On Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 5:10 AM Gary Metzler <gmtravel@...> wrote:

Hi Robert,

 

It’s from a prior cell.

 

From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robert Doc Wright godfearer
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 1:58 PM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] excel problem

 

When you say it speaks a prior number is this the number from the previous cell or the top of the column or row?

 

 ******

Jesus says, follow me and I'll help you through the rough spots.

the world says, hey come with me. My way is broad and easy. So what if you get crap on your shoes. You can always wash it off, can't you!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Sent from Mail for Windows 10

 

From: Gary Metzler
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 10:21 AM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: [nvda] excel problem

 

Hi All,

 

I am using the latest windows 10 and nvda.  I am using excel 2016. 

I created a spreadsheet to track my blood pressure but when I go to enter a number nvda speaks a prior number.  Is there a setting I need to change?  Also I have nvda set to announce headers but, it doesn’t do it.  Thanks for any help.

 


 

--

Quentin Christensen
Training and Support Manager

 
Keystrokes in Transcribe

Cearbhall O'Meadhra
 

                                                Hi,

 

Have we any users of Transcribe! – the music transcription program?

 

I need to use this program with keystrokes rather than the mouse but I cannot find a comprehensive list of keystrokes to use. I wonder if anyone knows where I can find such a list, please?

 

All the best,

 

Cearbhall

 

m +353 (0)833323487 Ph: _353 (0)1-2864623 e: cearbhall.omeadhra@...

 

 

From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Quentin Christensen
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 1:03 AM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] excel problem

 

I think what you've done is set one of your previous rows as the column headers - that would explain both why it is reading another number as you move, AND why it's not reading the cell headers you expect.  Either go back to the first cell with cell headers, and press NVDA+control+c twice quickly to remove the header,  OR press CONTROL+F3 to open the names manager, and remove any from the current worksheet with names like "ColumnTitle_d7cd3b3b417b4fcdbebe4c26720205cc"

 

Regards

 

Quentin.

 

On Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 5:10 AM Gary Metzler <gmtravel@...> wrote:

Hi Robert,

 

It’s from a prior cell.

 

From: nvda@nvda.groups.io <nvda@nvda.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robert Doc Wright godfearer
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 1:58 PM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: Re: [nvda] excel problem

 

When you say it speaks a prior number is this the number from the previous cell or the top of the column or row?

 

 ******

Jesus says, follow me and I'll help you through the rough spots.

the world says, hey come with me. My way is broad and easy. So what if you get crap on your shoes. You can always wash it off, can't you!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Sent from Mail for Windows 10

 

From: Gary Metzler
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 10:21 AM
To: nvda@nvda.groups.io
Subject: [nvda] excel problem

 

Hi All,

 

I am using the latest windows 10 and nvda.  I am using excel 2016. 

I created a spreadsheet to track my blood pressure but when I go to enter a number nvda speaks a prior number.  Is there a setting I need to change?  Also I have nvda set to announce headers but, it doesn’t do it.  Thanks for any help.

 


 

--

Quentin Christensen
Training and Support Manager

 
Re: links on web page

Luke Davis
 

Hi Don

When the sighted user activates the link for you, are you then able to navigate the dropdown list of options?

Also, can you simulate this behavior by going to one of the links, pressing nvda+numpadDivide, then pressing numpadDivide on its own? In other words: routing the mouse to the current nav object, then left clicking it?

Btw: did I run into you on some StockGumshoe forum like five years ago, and exchange emails about programatic investing?

Luke

On Wed, 11 Sep 2019, Don H wrote:

Running win 10 1903 and latest version2019.2 and google chrome.
I have a web page for my investments that has things that NVDA says are links that I can't open. I have tried hitting enter on them, used insert f7 to get the elements list to activate the link and nothing happens. I have tried hitting insert space bar before hitting enter and nothing happens.
If i get sighted help they can use a physical mouse to left click the link which then opens a list of options similar to what a combo box might do. Any other ideas as how to deal with such a link?
Thanks
NVDA pronouncing "no" as "number" with some widgets but only with Microsoft synthesizers

slugolicious@...
 

If a <select> element has "yes" and "no" options, "no" is pronounced as "number" when using any of the Microsoft synthesizers (Microsoft Speech API version 5, Microsoft Speech Platform, Windows OneCore voices).  It works ok with eSpeak. 

If you have "yes" and "no" as radio buttons or checkboxes, it's correctly pronounced as "no".

Sample code:
```
<select>
  <option>yes</option>
  <option>no</option>
</select>               

<select size=5>
  <option>yes</option>
  <option>no</option>
</select>               

<label>
  <input name="a1" type="radio">
  yes
</label>
<label>
  <input name="a1" type="radio">
  no
</label>

<label>
  <input type="checkbox">
  yes
</label>
<label>
  <input type="checkbox">
  no
</label>
```

Tab to the <select>, expand the drop down list, arrow down to "no" and you'll hear "number".  If you select "no" and tab off the <select> then tab back to the <select>, you'll correctly hear "no".

If the <select> is displayed as a listbox (second example), and "no" is selected and you tab off the listbox and then tab back to it, "number" is announced.

"yes" and "no" work ok for radio buttons and checkboxes.
Re: links on web page

Sarah k Alawami
 

The laptop commands are nvda plus shift plus m then nvda plus left bracket.

Good luck.

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For stuff we sell, mac training materials and  tutorials go here.
and for hosting options go here
to subscribe to the feed click here

Our telegram channel is also a good place for an announce only in regard to podcasts, contests, etc.

Our discord is where you will know when we go live on youtube, twitch and mixer. Thanks Restream staff.

Finally, to become a patron and help support the podcast go here

On 11 Sep 2019, at 9:47, Gene wrote:

In browse mode, when you are on the link, move the mouse to the link with numpad insert numpad star.  That is the key to the right of the numlock.  In other words, hold down numpad insert and press numpad star.
Then release both keys and left click with numpad star.
 
If you are using the laptop layout, someone can give you those commands.
 
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: Don H
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 11:32 AM
Subject: [nvda] links on web page

Running win 10 1903 and latest version2019.2 and google chrome.
I have a web page for my investments that has things that NVDA says are
links that I can't open.  I have tried hitting enter on them, used
insert f7 to get the elements list to activate the link and nothing
happens.  I have tried hitting insert space bar before hitting enter and
nothing happens.
If i get sighted help they can use a physical mouse to left click the
link which then opens a list of options similar to what a combo box
might do.  Any other ideas as how to deal with such a link?
Thanks
Re: Bluetooth problem

Tony Malykh
 

My add-on won't help here unfortunately - since it only works with audio devices.

I have experienced similar connectivity problems a while ago with my bluetooth headphones and it was resolved after installing new bluetooth drivers. Judging by the symptoms you're describing your problem indeed sounds like a driver issue. Disabling power saving options for bluetooth seems to be a reasonable thing to try, but if it doesn't help - update your drivers. You'd have to figure out the name of your bluetooth chip and find most recent drivers for it - this is what helped in my case.

--Tony


On 9/11/2019 8:39 AM, Giles Turnbull wrote:
Hi John,

I wonder if Tony Malykh's bluetooth audio addon might help. It is intended to stop the computer's blue tooth from going into standby for audio purposes, but I don't see why it wouldn't work for your Braille device's bluetooth connection too.

This is the web link:
https://addons.nvda-project.org/addons/BluetoothAudio.en.html

And this, copied from the addon page, explains how it works:
"Most bluetooth devices enter standby mode after a few seconds of inactivity. That means that when NVDA starts speaking again, the first split second of sound will be lost. Bluetooth Audio add-on prevents bluetooth devices from entering standby mode by constantly playing a silent sound, that is inaudible to a human ear."

Hope it helps :)

Giles

Re: links on web page

Gene
 

In browse mode, when you are on the link, move the mouse to the link with numpad insert numpad star.  That is the key to the right of the numlock.  In other words, hold down numpad insert and press numpad star.
Then release both keys and left click with numpad star.
 
If you are using the laptop layout, someone can give you those commands.
 
Gene

----- Original Message -----
From: Don H
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 11:32 AM
Subject: [nvda] links on web page

Running win 10 1903 and latest version2019.2 and google chrome.
I have a web page for my investments that has things that NVDA says are
links that I can't open.  I have tried hitting enter on them, used
insert f7 to get the elements list to activate the link and nothing
happens.  I have tried hitting insert space bar before hitting enter and
nothing happens.
If i get sighted help they can use a physical mouse to left click the
link which then opens a list of options similar to what a combo box
might do.  Any other ideas as how to deal with such a link?
Thanks
links on web page

Don H
 

Running win 10 1903 and latest version2019.2 and google chrome.
I have a web page for my investments that has things that NVDA says are links that I can't open. I have tried hitting enter on them, used insert f7 to get the elements list to activate the link and nothing happens. I have tried hitting insert space bar before hitting enter and nothing happens.
If i get sighted help they can use a physical mouse to left click the link which then opens a list of options similar to what a combo box might do. Any other ideas as how to deal with such a link?
Thanks
Re: Bluetooth problem

Giles Turnbull
 

Hi John,

I wonder if Tony Malykh's bluetooth audio addon might help. It is intended to stop the computer's blue tooth from going into standby for audio purposes, but I don't see why it wouldn't work for your Braille device's bluetooth connection too.

This is the web link:
https://addons.nvda-project.org/addons/BluetoothAudio.en.html

And this, copied from the addon page, explains how it works:
"Most bluetooth devices enter standby mode after a few seconds of inactivity. That means that when NVDA starts speaking again, the first split second of sound will be lost. Bluetooth Audio add-on prevents bluetooth devices from entering standby mode by constantly playing a silent sound, that is inaudible to a human ear."

Hope it helps :)

Giles
Re: Bluetooth problem

Brian Vogel
 

John,

              What Bluetooth card do you have in your machine, and when were the device drivers last updated?   If it's an Intel card they have been churning out update after update for the last several years now and not supplying same to the computer OEMs or Microsoft in a timely manner.   There is a strong symbiotic relationship between device drivers and Windows 10 itself, so it's essential to keep both up to date.

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Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 1903, Build 18362  

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